What are the early symptoms of rectal cancer?

What are the early symptoms of rectal cancer?

The early symptoms of rectal cancer are not obvious. As the disease progresses, the following symptoms will appear:

Change bowel habits.

Due to the narrowing of the intestines, the stool becomes smaller and smaller, and obstruction may occur.

Third, due to the invasion of the tumor, as the lump grows larger, it will affect the bladder, urethra, and vagina, causing phenomena such as frequent urination, urgency, pain, vaginal stool discharge, vaginal pain, and lower limb edema.

Rectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. Since rectal cancer is located relatively low, it can be diagnosed through rectal digital examination and other methods. Early symptoms often manifest as changes in the shape and properties of stool, such as increased frequency of bowel movements, thinner and narrower stools, and mucus and blood on the surface of stools. Since rectal cancer penetrates deep into the pelvic cavity and has complex anatomical relationships, it is not easy to perform a thorough surgery, and the recurrence rate after surgery is high.

Patients should go to the hospital for regular checkups and monitor their postoperative conditions. They should also pay attention to the rationality of their diet.